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Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

8:00 PM Show

Dan Scott and the Banjo Express featuring Ed Willett is what happens when three musical renegades collide — a trio forged from decades of grit, genius, and just enough chaos to keep every audience on edge. Together, these three create a musical experience that’s equal parts tradition and rebellion. Their sound blends bluegrass grit, outlaw energy, and a fearless streak of experimentation. Every show feels like a backwoods revival crossed with a roadside carnival — unpredictable, electric, and impossible to forget.

They’re not here to fit into a genre box. They’re here to blow the box apart.

The Cedar Lounge

8:00 PM Show

Based out of Duluth, Minnesota, Death Valley Yacht Club is the creative collaboration of musicians Charlie Jacobs and Alex Oberton. The two-piece band’s signature sound features their intricate vocal harmonies sung over the interplay between their tightly-arranged acoustic guitars. MN Songbird described the band’s sound as “timeless”, saying they could imagine hearing the music “in the 90’s opening for someone like Elliott Smith.” Their original music takes inspiration from artists like The Beatles, Neil Young, The Avett Brothers, and Jesse Welles. DVYC’s music brings to mind the high and lonesome essence of bluegrass and modern folk music, having been compared to classic and beloved acts such as Simon and Garfunkel, The Milk Carton Kids, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.

Emerging from the fog of Lake Superior, mud_puppies (often styled in lowercase) are a Duluth, Minnesota-based band carving out a unique niche they call "folk-grunge."
Founded by Jacob King Downs and Roland Struckman, the group blends the raw, distorted energy of 90s alternative rock with the storytelling soul of traditional folk. Their sound is heavily influenced by the duality of their inspirations—drawing as much from the gritty intensity of Nirvana and Jeff Buckley as from the poetic songwriting of Townes Van Zandt. Since their debut in the local scene, they have become staples of the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival. Their self-titled debut album, released in early 2026, showcases their signature "north shore" sound through tracks like "Lake Superior Blues" and "Teeth."
Whether performing as a stripped-back duo or a full electric outfit, mud_puppies capture the cold, beautiful, and often heavy atmosphere of Northern Minnesota.

The Cedar Lounge

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

8:00 PM Show

The story of Midnight River Choir is proof that sometimes great bands just happen. One night, four strangers ended up on a late night float trip down the Guadalupe River. As they made their way down the river singing songs, the beautiful harmonies floated into the heads of sleeping campers. The next morning, the boys overheard a man telling a friend that he was “awakened by a midnight river choir.” That was all it took. The boys realized the magic of their combined talents and began writing and performing together under that River-God given name. The formation of Midnight River Choir was nothing short of a force of nature that now translates seamlessly during their live shows. This band needs no labels or comparisons. Their music speaks volumes about who and what they are. Their lives have been woven together by a strong thread of raw energy both on and off stage. They believe that what you get is what you give and they give everything they have to their crowds. When that kind of energy lands back at the feet of the boys it is something of supreme intensity. And no one ever forgets it.

The Cedar Lounge

8:00 PM Show

Lost Evidence is a four-piece independent alternative and hard rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in January 2019, the group delivers a high-energy sound that fuses hard rock grooves, punk hooks, alternative dynamics, and grunge grit. Led by singer/guitarist J Zapata, alongside guitarist Mark, bassist Matt Harwick, and drummer T-rev Hawley, the band has built a reputation in the Twin Cities music scene for their powerful live performances and original songwriting. Over the years, they have evolved their heavy, melodic sound across three major studio releases: Expectations, Chronophobia (2024), and Exhibit A (2026).

Earth Rider Fest Field

7:00 PM Show

Hailing from Green Bay, Wisconsin, TAE & The Neighborly seamlessly blends the best of soul, R&B, pop, and rock through vibrant instrumentation and TAE's unforgettable vocals.

The band released their debut full-length record, Self Help, in 2024, showcasing lyrics and soul-inspired arrangements that shed the malaise of a world that grows ever more grim for the places of joy that are never more than a mindset away. New listeners invariably latch on to the depth of TAE's singular voice, demonstrating a remarkable breadth of emotional highs and lows from the smoky speakeasy allure of "Carry On" to the gut-punching climactic peak of "Let It Rain".

Having toured continuously since the release of Self Help, the band has already in 2025 graced stages from the beloved “Shitty Barn” in rural Wisconsin to the revered halls of the Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington DC. Highlights yet to come for this year include performances at the Rochester Jazz Festival, Rhythm & Roots, People Fest, Mile of Music, Sisters Folk Festival, NPR Mountain Stage, and more!

The Cedar Lounge

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

8:00 PM Show

Sparrow Smith, a multi-instrumentalist based in Marshall, NC, is well loved for her evocative songwriting, tasteful banjo playing, epic accordion chops, and striking outfits. A longtime member and leader of multiple bands (most notably Resonant Rogues) with Keith Josiah Smith, her husband and collaborator, Sparrow is stepping out under her own name with a new album of Appalachian originals. Her journey into old time started in her late teens with freight trains and Tommy Jarrell tapes, and her musical taste is also inspired by a lifelong love of dance. When not on tour, Sparrow can be found in the North Carolina mountains where she teaches Women’s Basic Carpentry and is building her own house from scratch.

The Cedar Lounge